[2024 Zhengzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhengzhou Aquarium (Updated Sep)
No.10 of Best Things to Do in Zhengzhou
Aquariums
Address:
100 meters west of Zhengzhou Wenhua Road and Guoji Road
Opening times:
Opens at 08:30-17:00(Tickets available until 16:00; admission ends at 16:00)Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
3-4 hours
Phone:
0371-63567402,0371-63567403
Zhengzhou Aquarium, it is so bright and full of colorful sea creatures, it is super awesome, you get to see different fish species.
The water is clean and clear, you can see the details on every sea animal clearly, and the fish is worth looking at, you will marvel at how different each fish is, and how they move around.
If you want to clear your mind and escape the busy city life, I recommend you go there.
Jupply Masemula
Zhengzhou Aquarium
Zhengzhou is so healing here! Location: Zhengzhou Aquarium
The aquarium is a magical place, no matter if you are a college student or a middle-aged person, whether you are a child or an elderly person, anyone of any age will feel a healing power when they come here.
The aquarium has been newly upgraded and this is my third visit, my favorite is still the beluga performance, if time allows, I suggest watching it twice.
Tips:
The aquarium opens at 8:30, walk through the underwater tunnel, go directly to the newly opened 8th floor polar pavilion, take the elevator straight to the 8th floor Beluga & Dolphin Bay, and start visiting from the top down. On the 7th floor is the Dolphin Tunnel, which I really like. On the 6th floor is Beluga Bay, and on the 5th floor is the Beluga Theater, where you can see 4-meter-long baby belugas and take a beautiful photo without clashing with the showtimes. The 4th floor is the Jellyfish Palace, a dreamy sanctuary. On the 3rd floor is Penguin Island, and there's also the Penguin Iceberg Restaurant, where you can dine amidst the Antarctic setting while watching penguins. From here, go through to the Mediterranean Town to feed sea lions and seals.
It is recommended to follow the performance schedule throughout the visit, with special recommendations for 'The Love Between Human and Whale' and the dolphin performance. 'The Love Between Human and Whale' is a beautifully healing show played on a 20-meter-wide screen. At the Dolphin Theater, you can not only see the dolphins perform and hear the sound of nature, but if you're lucky, you can also interact closely with the dolphins.
Noah890 Ward
A mini Europe near the aquarium in Zhengzhou
I thought this place looked just a little like Spanish style buildings and architecture
I particularly liked the bell tower and church, a nice.touch.
A very mini Europe 🌍 worth checking out just for a small walk around
Nonstopadventuring
Zhengzhou Must-Visit Aquarium: The Ultimate Guide for a Family-Friendly Adventure – Don't Miss Out!
Zhengzhou Aquarium is perfect for a family and friends outing. Not only can you learn about marine life, but you can also take stunning ocean-themed photos – it's a heartwarming experience from the deep blue sea!
📍Address: No. 86, Guoji Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou
Transportation:
1. Taxi: Destination 'Zhengzhou Aquarium'
2. Subway: Line 4, Zhangjiacun Station, Exit C1
Opening Hours: 08:30—17:00 (Entry stops at 16:30)
Ticket Price: 240 (Free for children under 1 meter)
Three Major Thematic Exhibition Areas
1. Polar Animal World
You can see rare species such as belugas, baleen whales, dolphins, penguins, Arctic wolves, and Arctic foxes.
2. Marine Aquarium World
Includes the Amazon Rainforest Pavilion, Coral Reef Life Pavilion, Underwater Tunnel Pavilion, and Marine Mammal Performance Pavilion.
3. Mediterranean Town
Divided into Dolphin Theater, Seal Paradise, Seabird Beach, and Amphibian Pavilion
Four Spectacular Performances
1. Love Between Human and Whale
Programs like the beluga underwater waltz and underwater Tai Chi will take you on a wonderful journey to the Arctic Ocean.
2. Dolphin Performance
Dolphin performances such as Rocket Man, High-Flying Ball, Dolphin Sounds, and Dolphin Waltz are all favorites among children.
3. Sea Lion Fun Show
A 15-minute performance featuring high-flying ball, dancing waltz, and interactive games.
4. Mermaid Water Show
Performances of mermaid stories from the depths of the sea.
Best Tour Route
Freshwater Pavilion—Amazon Rainforest Pavilion—Marine Mammal Performance Pavilion—Coral Life Pavilion—Underwater Tunnel—Ocean Theater—Dolphin Bay (elevator directly to the 8th floor)—Dolphin Tunnel—Beluga Bay—Beluga Theater—Penguin Island—Penguin Underwater Restaurant—Seal Paradise—Seabird Beach—Amphibian Pavilion—Dolphin Theater—Second Floor Gift Shop (Exit)
【Photo Spots】
1. Entrance Landmark: Take a photo with the sign 'Waiting for You at the Aquarium' for a memorable shot. Couples can also take couple profile pictures, which feels like a romantic movie scene!
2. Underwater Tunnel: Person + Ocean, capture atmospheric photos! Puzzle pictures also look amazing!
3. Whale and Dolphin Bay Tunnel: Summon whales and dolphins for a group photo, or take silhouette pictures that tell a story. If you're lucky, dolphins might come and greet you, super cute~
4. Penguin Island: Adorable penguins in an indoor island resembling the Antarctic environment, you can feel the cuteness even through the glass, and the bright setting is great for portraits!
Tips:
1. Staff are everywhere, tirelessly guiding and reminding you of showtimes, so you won't get lost.
2. The price of food is high and there aren't many options, so you can bring your own.
3. The first four rows of the dolphin show may get splashed, so if you mind, sit further back.
Gastro Nomads
Zhengzhou Aquarium, it's really hard to rate|||
|||. Zhengzhou Aquarium, it's really hard to rate|||I really regret not entering in the afternoon, I should have gone early in the morning, actually because I couldn't get up in the morning (bushi)
Who would have thought that an aquarium could be so huge?
It even has three themed exhibition areas, and I didn't finish visiting all afternoon😅
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If you want to see more animals, learn from this experience and go earlier, there are fewer people in the morning, no need to wait for taking photos, and it's easier to get the best viewing spots for shows
By the way, don't be so weak as to start taking photos as soon as you enter, it gets better the further you go🥹
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🌊Marine Aquarium World Themed Exhibition Area
After entering the park and visiting the freshwater pavilion on the first floor and the coral sea life pavilion on the second floor, don't rush to the third floor
Listen to the advice❗️ Be sure to take the exit through the underwater tunnel❗️ Because here you will get a photo with sharks🦈~
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🐧Polar Animal World Themed Exhibition Area
After the tunnel, you will reach the Polar Animal World, where there are mermaid performances, you can pay attention to the performance times, but I suggest taking the elevator directly to the 8th floor and visiting from top to bottom
Don't miss the beluga🐋 theater on the 4th floor at all costs, the beluga whales dance with humans in the water, the theater has the world's only through-type three-dimensional water curtain, a full 20 meters wide screen, it's really too shocking
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🐊Mediterranean Town Themed Exhibition Area
When you visit the 3rd floor, you will reach the Mediterranean Town, which connects the Polar Animal World🐧, Marine Aquarium World🪼, and the dolphin🐬 theater
The dolphin🐬 theater performance is also a must-see, I still can't forget the dolphin knight riding the dolphin and sprinting in the water, it's just too cool ahhhh
If you want to watch the dolphins up close, you can sit in the second row, but the first three rows are splash zones, if the dolphin jumps high there might be a chance of getting a little splash on you
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🏰Zhengzhou Aquarium
📍86 Guoji Road, Jinshui District (opposite Chenzhai Flower Market)
🚇Subway Line 4 Zhangjiacun Station
🚋B20 B38 41 29 906 966 Bus direct
🅿️There are government-planned parking spaces on both sides of the road at the entrance of the aquarium!